Method of and device for installing a component in a bore

Abstract

An installation tool for installing an insert into a bore having a bore material, the insert having a fluid component disposed within a housing, the installation tool including: an outer tool member and an inner tool member, the inner tool member being concentric with, smaller in diameter than, and slidingly engaged within the outer tool member, the inner tool member being configured to axially drive the insert into the bore; wherein an upper end of the outer tool member forms and defines a blind cavity between the inner tool member at one end of the blind cavity and a cavity end wall at an opposing end of the blind cavity; wherein a resilient biasing member is disposed within the blind cavity, the resilient biasing member being configured to provide an axial load on the inner tool member.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62 / 600,744, filed Feb. 28, 2017, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to the installation of fluid system components, and more particularly to a method of installing a fluid system component within a bore formed in a boss or manifold, and a device for carrying out said method.[0003]A variety of fluid systems require the insertion of flow control components, such as valves, restrictors, screens or filters or the like within a bore or passage formed in a boss or manifold, or within a tubing, a fitting, or a hose end, with the retention of the component, and a seal between the component and the bore is desirable. Conventional installation methods include cementing, welding, or screwing the component in place. Distorting the installation bore by swaging or staking can be a c...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This approach ensures secure retention and adequate sealing of fluid system components within bores without distorting the components, maintaining their performance and preventing radial strain in thin-walled materials.

Problems solved by technology

The application of sufficient force to cause desired flow of the bore material to adequately retain the component can make the formation of an adequate seal difficult.

Excessive force transmitted to the seal frequently causes an imperfect seal.

It is further noted that transmittal of force to critical areas of the fluid component may distort critical dimensions of the component and alter or degrade the performance of the component.

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